Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun, a story by Maria Dismondy is about a girl named Lucy who is bullied for being different by a boy at school named Ralph. After reading this story, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Another fun activity that students will complete, is coming up with a new title and cover for the book. An anti-bullying button will also be designed by the students. Also included is a "Lucy" acrostic. It can be used to do a character sketch on Lucy. Media Literacy Activities are also included! Students will create a comic strip and poster using the templates provided. A poster rubric is also included. Total Pages 10

The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister is a short story about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. After reading this story, have the students recap the setting, character, plot and themes. The students will also have the opportunity to write sentences using some of the vocabulary from the story. Other fun activities that students will complete are: -coming up with a new title and cover for the book -discuss prize possession and draw about their possessions -an acrostic template, "The Rainbow Fish" -a template to create a cinquain. -The Rainbow Fish word make -Alphabetical order sheet -4 math sheets, add, subtract, multiply, divide Use as a whole set or just the pages you wish! Total Pages 16

It's that time of the year when students are getting a little restless. Why not give them a "Cool" treat and have them complete some of these fun snow cone activities! Included are: -snow cone diamante template (great way to review adjectives, verbs and synonyms) -snow cone acrostic template (review adjectives, poetry, etc.) -word make sheet using the words "snow cones" (use new words to write sentences and/or parts of speech) -snow cone mini project prompt sheet (review research skills) -project answer sheet Total Pages 6

Peacemaking begins with each one of us. This activity will bring awareness to the students that something as little as a disagreement in the school yard, could result in negative feelings between two or more people. Students will also realize, that they can become peacemakers in their own school. Includes a procedural writing page as well as a comic strip template page. Includes an easy to follow lesson plan. Prints well in grayscale setting too! Total Pages 6

My Writing Journeys-Junior Grades is suitable for students in Grades 4-6. An excellent accompaniment to the Daily 5 Program! Cross-curricular topics too! Includes a variety of "writing forms" This writing journal book is user friendly and it could be used in many different ways. Some teachers are using the journal as a daily morning warm up or part of their existing language program. Includes "word wall" words for each activity. Great for word study. Some topics/activities could be linked to Health, Science and Visual Arts Topic/Activities Included: My Summer Memories My Favourites A Goldfish Story The Best… Staying Fit I Am An Upstander! Wow, What a Gift! My Talent My Hero A Spring Lune Poem Planning a Party My Friend and I A Favourite Story Character Let’s Take Care of It! My Website My Favourite Sandwich My Family My City or Town My Postcard My School Year All About Me page, perfect for the beginning of the year! Autograph page and a Class Picture page, perfect for the end of the year! Some other ideas are: -Use the first page of each activity as a class brainstorm. -Draw the graphic organizer on the board or chart paper and have students copy the ideas on their page in the book. -Instead of writing the ideas on the graphic organizer, they could draw them instead. -Use the vocabulary words on the bottom of each page as word wall words or to initiate discussion about the topic. -Students could also write sentences using these vocabulary words. -The second page (the drawing section) of each topic could be taken "outside the book". For example, have students do a cut and paste using construction paper, or create a scene in a box. -Each Topic could be spread out on 2-3 different days.

The Tale of Despereaux, the Newbery Medal-winning fairy tale by Kate DiCamillo, is a story about the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling. He sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. Use these vocabulary matches before, during or after reading the chapters in the novel. 3 match sets (40 vocabulary words in each) and their answers are included. Also included are 2 pages of vocabulary words to assist the ESL/Special Ed. students to complete the matches. Great for Literacy Centers and/or Literature Circles! Total Pages 16 Answer Key-Included

Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner, is a novel about a very determined boy named Willy. He enters a dog sled race in order to win $500 to pay back the taxes on his grandfather's farm. Use these creative activities as a quick assessment after completing the novel Stone Fox with your students. Use as a Media assessment too! Activities included are: -3 acrostic templates with the words, "Willy", "Stone Fox" and "Grandfather". Use these as a novel summary or character study. -character trait sheet to assist students in completing acrostics. -poster template and poster rubric to advertise the novel. -comic strip template to summarize the last chapter of the novel. Total Pages 8

The BFG — The Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl, is a story about a kind, gentle giant who can be found every night blowing good dreams through the bedroom windows of sleeping children. Use these vocabulary activities before, during or after reading this amazing novel. Included are 4 word searches (answer sheets included) of the vocabulary words found throughout the novel. A sentence writing sheet and word sort sheet are also included. These sheets could be used by the students after completing the word searches Also included are 4 vocabulary match sheets (answer sheets included). These match sheets could be used as a quick assessment tool after completing each of the 6 sections (chapters). Two acrostic templates, "The BFG" and "Sophie" are also included. Students could use the "Story Book Character Traits" sheet to assist them in completing the acrostics. Total Pages 22 Answer Key -Included

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a children's novel written by Roald Dahl. At night, Mr. Fox steals chickens, ducks, and turkeys from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers try to get back at him, however, Mr. Fox outwits them. After reading this clever novel, the students will complete activities that will recap the settings, main character, plot and themes. They will also have the opportunity to learn about a well known "Idiom". Students will write sentences using some of the vocabulary words and will create a new novel title and cover. A "Mr. Fox" acrostic template is included. This could be used as a character study sheet. A sheet with "character traits" is also included. Great as a quick assessment tool! Total Pages 7

The novel, written by Rick Riordan, is about a twelve year old boy, named Percy Jackson who is diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He has been expelled from every school he has ever attended. Until one day...he discovers a world much bigger than he has ever imagined. After reading this exciting novel, have the students recap the settings, characters, plot and themes. They will write the importance about one of the many symbols found in the novel, and write sentences using some of the vocabulary words. The students will also have the opportunity to write a book teaser, as well as to draw a ball point pen turn into a sword (Riptide). Two acrostic templates are included. "Percy Jackson" as well as "Lightning Thief". They can be used as a character study or to recap the novel. Total Pages 8

A fun and creative way for your students to summarize what they have read and learned in the novel, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Students will be writing about the setting, plot, theme and about a favorite character. Students will have the opportunity to rename Edward and draw him with new clothing. A great way to introduce or culminate the novel. Students will be able to learn or review, 40 vocabulary words found in the novel, while completing the word search (answers included). After completing the word search, students will be able to write sentences on the sentence writing sheet, using 10 vocabulary words of their choice. A word sort sheet is also included, where students could place the 40 vocabulary words in the correct parts of speech category. The "Edward Tulane" acrostic sheet could be used while reading the novel to describe his character. Students could write one word next to each letter or a full sentence. A BONUS "Story Book Character Trait" sheet is also included. This sheet could assist the students in completing the acrostic. A great assessment tool as well! Total Pages 11

The Breadwinner, a children's novel by Deborah Ellis is about an 11-year-old girl named Parvana. She is forced by circumstances to be the breadwinner for her family in a war-torn Taliban-era in Afghanistan. While reading the novel, have a class discussion on how girls and women are treated differently than boys and men. Then have the students complete the comic strip assignment sheet, that will show that girls and women should be given the same freedom as boys and men. After completing the novel, have your students complete the poster assignment. A poster rubric is included. As an extension, have the students present the poster to their classmates. A great assessment tool for Novel Study and Media Literacy as well! The Book report can be used as a quick assessment. It contains short activities that deal with the settings, characters, plot and themes. Students will also have the opportunity to design a new cover for the novel and give it a new title. The "Parvana" acrostic template could be used as a character sketch. Total Pages 8

Get your students excited about writing about sports or stories about sports with these fun writing sheets! Includes color and black/white sheets with lines, with some lines or without lines. TIP: Use sheets without lines to write sport acrostics! Total Pages 7

Get your students excited about baseball with these vocabulary matches in French! Contains 2 vocabulary match sheets, French/English (answer sheets included). A total of 33 baseball vocabulary words. Total Pages 5 Answer Key Included

Have you and your students caught the "Baseball Fever!!!" yet? Get your students excited about baseball by challenging them with these baseball vocabulary matches! Contains 3 vocabulary match sheets (answer sheets included), with a total of 44 baseball vocabulary words. Total Pages 7 Answer Key Included

Try out a few pages of our alphabet, vocabulary review booklet. Use these pages to introduce or review the alphabet. Check out our complete booklet for only $3.00! Click here: My ABC Journey

My Sentence Making Journey is a great way to get younger students started in making/writing complete sentences. The booklet has the "Alphabet" as its primary theme. The completed sentences have at least one word of the highlighted alphabet from the page. Included for the younger or struggling student, are sentence strips. These strips could be photocopied, each word could be cut out and the students could arrange to make a complete sentence. The students can then paste the completed sentence on the sheet. A picture of the sentence can then be drawn and colored by the students. Each sheet contains: -the Uppercase and lower case letter that students can trace over for review/practice. -a scrambled section of words. (includes capital letter and period) -a section for students to write the complete sentence. -a drawing section where students can express their creativity. Could be used for ESL and Special Education students as well. Total Pages 33

My Sentence Making Journey is a great way to get younger students started in making/writing complete sentences. The booklet has the "Alphabet" as its primary theme. The completed sentences have at least one word of the highlighted alphabet from the page. Check out our complete booklet for only $3.00! Click here: My Sentence Making Journey

Introducing an excellent resource that could be used for ESL/ELL students of any age, including adults. It is also ideal for students in the primary grades, and for the struggling reader/writer. With teacher assistance, students will learn the correct vocabulary word when matching it to the picture. Writing the vocabulary word out will also reinforce the correct spelling of the vocabulary word. 12 themes included. Each theme has a two page activity. On the first page students match the vocabulary word with the correct picture. On the second page students practice their sentence writing using some of the vocabulary words introduced. Booklet also includes 2 word searches with answers. Themes Included in the Booklet: Family—-School Supplies Months of the Year—-Weather Sports—-Clothing—-Pets—-Snacks In the Kitchen—-Modes of Transportation Shapes--Zoo Animals Total Pages 29